Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon. The ...

In a world where appearances often mask true intentions, navigating personal and professional relationships can be a minefield. Encountering a covert narcissist can be especially disorienting. Unlike ...

POV: You just got home from a party with your partner and the mood is bleak. You got into a heated argument during the drive back because they were being standoffish the entire night and refused to ...

Narcissism involves having an unrealistic sense of self-importance and a need for admiration. In communal narcissism, a person fulfills this need by participating in a group, such as a workplace or ...

As a therapist, I have worked for nearly 30 years with narcissists and those close to them. A common theme expressed by people around narcissists is how emotionally and physically draining their ...

Experts have proposed categorizing narcissists into a variety of different subtypes, but a popular breakdown in the zeitgeist of late is grandiose (or over), vulnerable (or covert), communal, ...

When you think of a narcissist, you probably picture someone whose behavior is grandiose, entitled and arrogant — what’s known as an overt narcissist. But there’s another, lesser-known type of ...

Taylor Swift sings on her album Midnights, "Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise as altruism like some kind of congressman?" But "covert narcissism" is much more than a catchy lyric—it's ...

Encountering a narcissist can present a range of challenges and leave you feeling emotionally drained and manipulated. When that person is a close relative or romantic partner, the issues compound.